KraftMax™ Uncoated Unbleached Paperboard

KraftMax™ is a multi-ply, uncoated unbleached paperboard (also known as uncoated unbleached kraft or UUK) that is versatile, strong, and consistent, with a uniform surface and an attractive, natural brown appearance.

Available in multiple calipers, it is suitable for a wide variety of applications, including food and foodservice packaging, as well as a range of household and industrial applications.

KraftMax combines a natural brown look that may appeal to eco-conscious consumers with the strength and durability that your packaging requires for optimal functionality.

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KraftMax™ Uncoated Unbleached Paperboard

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KraftMax Benefits

Circularity

Packaging made from KraftMax is recyclable in most curbside recycling programs. Some exceptions may apply depending on the coatings and finishes used for the final package.
Paperboard products like KraftMax are made from wood fiber, a renewable resource from sustainably managed forests
We use up to 65% renewable biomass energy in the manufacturing of our products

Functionality

Efficient and reliable performance on packaging lines
Consistency of the paperboard provides optimized runnability
High tear, puncture, and corner-crush resistance provides good pack integrity and durability
KraftMax performs even in humid or refrigerated environments with no additional additives

Convenience

Provides consumers with packaging that is strong and performs even in moist or refrigerated environments

Most packaging made from KraftMax is recyclable in curbside recycling programs

Brand and Marketing

The natural brown color may appeal to eco-conscious consumers
The authentic brown coloring allows for high-impact printing, adding maximum shelf appeal

KraftMax Features

Fiber Procurement and Chain of Custody

Graphic Packaging International is compliant with the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®), Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Chain of Custody certification standards. GPI is also compliant with the SFI Certified Sourcing standard.

Environmental and Safety

Complies with California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (California Proposition 65).
Complies with European Union Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).
Contains no REACH Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) at levels above the 0.1% threshold.
Complies with CONEG/Toxics in Packaging laws and with Article 11 of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (94/62/EC).

Manufacturing

Paperboard manufacturing facilities are third-party certified to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard.

KraftMax Product Information

Applications

Specifications

Compliance

Applications

Beverage carriers and carry-out trays
Food trays and cartons
Food packaging (e.g., folding cartons)
Industrial packaging (e.g., filter frames)

Specifications

Basestock Properties	Units	14pt	16pt	18pt	20pt	22pt	24pt	26pt	28pt	30pt	Standard
Caliper	Inches	0.014	0.016	0.018	0.020	0.022	0.024	0.026	0.028	0.030	T-411
Thickness	Microns	356	406	457	508	559	610	660	711	762	T-411

Compliance

Food contact compliance

FDA and EU-compliant for contact with aqueous and fatty foods, as well as dry foods.

Food contact compliance (USA)

21 CFR 176.170 (components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods).
21 CFR 176.180 (components of paper and paperboard in contact with dry foods).

Food contact compliance (EU)

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, as applicable.
Manufactured in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 2023/06 on good manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.